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a high-speed day trip from nice: first time in monte carlo, monaco 🏎️
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items as a type-a travel maximalist i always curated packed itineraries to get the best bang for my buck – especially with a single day to spare in monaco when traveling over from nice, france! hit the same opulent highlights that i did in the most luxurio...
find the full travel guide here: destination195.com/destinations/monaco-day-trip-from-nice
find the full travel guide here: destination195.com/destinations/monaco-day-trip-from-nice
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things to do in monte carlo 🏁
good eats 🐙
things to do in monte carlo 🏁
discover the top cosmopolitan sites to explore with 1 day in monte carlo. following this list from the top down, experience the best of the second-smallest sovereign state!
on the way to the palace walk around av. de la quarantaine and head up through the parking garage escalators to pass the monaco open air cinema and musée océanographique—explore marine sciences inside the museum or return in the evening to catch a fi...
Musée Océanographique de Monaco
the home of the ruling grimaldi family since 1297 with a daily 11:55 AM changing of the guard ceremony open to the public for observation 👑
Prince's Palace of Monaco
after exiting the palace, walk around the left side of the official souvenir shop to find stunning views of the port of fontvieille—and a free public restroom if you need it! 🪨
Port Fontvieille Viewpoint
the only deep-water port in monaco, famous for hosting some of the world's most luxurious vessels, thus attracting high-profile visitors and yacht owners 🛥️
Port Hercules
the most iconic section of the monaco grand prix given it's the tightest turn in all of formula 1 requiring precise driving skills and car control 🏎️
Fairmont Hairpin
a tribute to grace kelly, this garden symbolizes international friendship and cultural exchange by blending monegasque and japanese landscapes 🌸
Princess Grace Japanese Garden
arguably the most iconic landmark in all of monaco, this casino with a €17 fee to enter is only for tourists—locals are banned from gambling lest they run into their neighbor at a table and cut a deal! 🎰
Casino de Monte-Carlo
good eats 🐙
everywhere i ate during my day trip to monaco – beginning at the top and working your way down follows the order in which i hit each spot.
an unassuming french bistro with carefully plated meals reminiscent of fine dining—fresh seasonal produce is perfected in a handwritten chalkboard menu drawn daily from chef alain’s inspiration 🥘
Le Petit Bar Monaco
a parisian brasserie on mediterranean soil, this iconic establishment has been frequented by celebrities and artists, monegasques and visitors for over 150 years indulging in a curated ode to french gastronomic tradition 🍖
Café de Paris Monte-Carlo